As noted, Windows no longer automatically backs these up. The zero-byte files are placeholders to maintain file path compatibility for legacy scripts.
Once the registry key above is set, you can force a backup immediately: regback copy not working
This makes copying them for a restore useless. As noted, Windows no longer automatically backs these up
If System Restore is enabled but the interface fails, the registry hives still exist within shadow copies. This requires advanced Command Prompt skills to locate the System Volume Information folder and manually copy hives back to 3. Last Resort: Reset This PC If no restore points exist, use the Reset this PC regback copy not working
This error occurs when you try to use regback as a file copy operation rather than the reg utility.